Top Venice Half-day Tours - page 2

Murano Glass Blowing and Burano Tour from Venice

Half Day Boat Tour between Venice and the Islands

3.7

(51)

from $29

Create your Lamborghini and Ferrari day from Venice

4.8

(26)

from $162

6 hoursFree Cancellation

(88)

from $452

See more of Venice on a tour to the islands of Burano and Murano, where you can learn about the traditions and history of this area of Italy. Travel by boat to reach Murano, known for glass-blowing, followed by Burano, known for lace and its brightly painted fishermen's houses. Booking this tour means you don't have to worry about how to get to the islands on your own, so you can relax and enjoy your day.

Murano and Burano Islands 4-Hour Tour

Venice: Murano & Burano Islands Tour with Optional Torcello Stop

3.8

(51)

from $41

6 hoursFree Cancellation

4.2

(121)

from $32

Grand Canal boat tour and Murano glass experience with Hotel pick up

Nip through Venice the stylish way, in a comfortable water taxi, on this private tour, with one convenient flat rate for groups of up to 10. Admire ancient palaces, secret gardens, the Rialto Bridge, and more, as your guide introduces the city’s signature buildings and the families that made them great. Finish at Murano island, famed for glass for centuries, with a private tour of a historic workshop.

Grand Canal boat tour and Murano glass experience with Hotel pick up

3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.5

(42)

from $290

Per group

Experience an evening of opera in Venice, surrounded by the historical elegance of a 15th-century palace. The singers and musicians of the Musica a Palazzo ensemble perform classics of Italian opera within the ornate salons of the Palazzo Barbarigo Minotto. Move from room to room with the performers and soak up the drama of epics such as “La Traviata” and “Rigoletto” in a truly intimate, immersive environment.

Violetta's room, the alcove

(La Traviata)

Musica a Palazzo 'Traveling Opera' Performance in Venice

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.7

(778)

from $113

Cross off three must-do experiences in Venice on this tour: A gondola ride down the famous canals, a skip-the-line tour of St. Mark's Basilica, and a guided tour through the Doge's Palace. Discover golden mosaics, learn about Venetian history, and see why Venice was one of the great European maritime powers. And, instead of haggling with vendors, relax on a prebooked classic gondola boat ride.

St. Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace Guided Tour with Gondola Ride

St. Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace Guided Tour with Gondola Ride

3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.4

(488)

from $149

Venice Marco Polo Airport Private Arrival Transfer via Motorboat

30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.2

(1,002)

from $290

Per group

Venezia Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local

Explore Venice effortlessly with a smartphone-guided tour that saves hours of research time. Stroll past iconic landmarks such as the Rialto Bridge, Doge’s Palace, and St. Mark’s Square, as well as hidden gems known only to locals. Along the way, enjoy expert tips on the city’s history as well as the best places to eat, making it an easy and enjoyable way to experience Venice’s highlights at your own pace.

Venezia Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

(59)

from $8

Venice 3,5 hrs tour: Doge's Palace, St Mark's and Hidden Gems

4.6

(266)

from $156

The Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica are Venice’s most famous sights, but long lines and huge crowds make visiting a chore. With this exclusive private after-hours tour, marvel at these wonders after closing time when you have the palace and church all to yourself. Take in the impressive halls and prisons inside the Doge’s Palace then move on to the basilica to admire the glittering mosaics and altar.

Private Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica After Hours Night Tour

Private Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica After Hours Night Tour

(68)

from $435

Venetian cuisine is distinct from other regions of Italy, so treat your taste buds to a sampler of the city’s specialties on a walking tour of the Cannaregio district—one of the oldest in Venice and home to the former Jewish Ghetto. It's easy to get lost here, but a guide leads you across foot bridges and past quiet canals to at least six authentic eateries for hearty samples of risotto, pasta, Kosher dishes, gelato, and more for a diverse dinner.

Venice Dinner Food Tour around Jewish Ghetto & Cannaregio Quarter

Venice Dinner Food Tour around Jewish Ghetto & Cannaregio Quarter

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Venice has an atmosphere and flavor unlike any Italian city, but many travelers miss out on its culinary traditions. Pair sightseeing with great food and wine during this small-group, half-day tour. Visit the historic Rialto Market, enjoy a selection of Venetian tapas known as cicchetti, and dig into a decadent lunch in a local trattoria. In between tasting stops, pass famous landmarks, including Marco Polo’s house and the Grand Canal.

(18)

from $138

Rialto Market Food Tour: Wine Tasting & Sightseeing in Venice

Rialto Market Food Tour: Wine Tasting & Sightseeing in Venice

4 hoursFree Cancellation

(20)

from $109

Experience Venice and its surrounding islands by the water. This private tour offers a unique way to explore Venice, by takes you around the lagoon in a 16-foot (5-meter) boat, from Cannareggio. Assist a glassblowing master at a factory in Murano, enjoy free time to walk around the colorful streets of Burano, and enjoy the option to extend the tour to stop at Torcello to explore its nature.

Private Boat Tour to Murano, Burano and Torcello

Private Boat Tour to Murano, Burano and Torcello

3 hoursFree Cancellation

(79)

from $261

Taste your way through the backstreet bars of Venice—and discover sights and bites you'd be unlikely to find on your own—on this small-group tasting tour. Follow your local guide to a range of bars where Venetians go to drink and mingle. At each stop, sample regional wines alongside plates of the popular Venetian appetizers called cicchetti. Along the way, visit multiple neighborhoods and discover key city landmarks.

Venice Like a Local: Food, Wine & Spritz Tour with Traghetto Ride

Venice Like a Local: Food, Wine & Spritz Tour with Traghetto Ride

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.8

(2,016)

from $103

Experience Venice from a different perspective on a guided boat tour of the Venetian Lagoon, including stops at Murano and Burano islands. Murano boasts a centuries-old glassmaking tradition, where you can watch a glass artisan at work inside a factory. Conclude your tour with vibrant Burano, known for its colorful houses and local sweets. Optionally, visit Torcello or enjoy an Italian happy hour.

Venice Islands Cruise: Murano Glass, Rainbow Burano & Torcello

Venice Islands Cruise: Murano Glass, Rainbow Burano & Torcello

Discover Venice’s Cannaregio district and Jewish Ghetto on a small-group food tour that combines history, culture, and culinary delights. Escape the tourist crowds as a local guide leads you to hidden gems, including a historic bakery, traditional Venetian taverns, and charming cafes. Enjoy tastings of cicchetti, Venetian wines, and a decadent dessert (tiramisu or gelato depending on the season), while learning the stories behind Venetian cuisine and the iconic Spritz.

4.1

(254)

from $29

Eating Venice Food & Drinks Tour

(989)

from $126

Priority Access to Doge’s Palace: Guided Walking Tour in Venice

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

3.6

(21)

from $80

Doge's Palace & Saint Mark's After Hours Small Group Max 6 People

(98)

from $323

Explore Venice without the hassle of researching or planning on a private food tour with six or 10 food and drink tastings, from Italian gelato to Spritz. Booking a private tour ensures the full attention of your local host, who provides you with lesser-known hot spots and recommendations for the rest of your visit. A range of departure times is available for your convenience and you can tailor your tour according to your interests.

Venice private food tour with a local private guide

Exclusive Private Venice Food Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.7

(604)

from $141

St. Mark’s Basilica Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry

1 hourFree Cancellation

3.6

(111)

from $47

From Venice: Olive Oil & Wine Tour in the Venetian Hills

In the middle of Region Veneto, discover the olive and wine excellences of the Euganean Hills. For some time now, vines and olive trees have been cultivated in our territory, from these products true delights are produced: the wine and olive oil of the Euganean Hills. Olive oil is certainly a source of pride in this area: we will visit an olive oil mill, where the producers will show us the art of olive oil production, and will guide us during the tasting of the final product. We have then chosen for you, one of the best wineries in this area, where after a visit to the cellar, you will taste the typical wines of the Euganean Hills.

From Venice: Olive Oil & Wine Tour in the Venetian Hills

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Venice Food Tour with 6+ Tastings with Cicchetti, Spritz & More

(10)

from $184

(296)

from $125

St Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace with Secret Passages Access

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Radhe_D, Jun 2026

Secret rooms access tour

This tour was exceptional in every way - particularly because of our guide, Susan. Susan has expert knowledge, is highly qualified, and a delight to engage with because of her passion and understanding of the history of Venice. We all loved the secret rooms access, and thoroughly recommend this tour to others. Thank you Susan!

Luxury Tour of Murano & Burano by Private Boat and Guide

Kristen_M, Jun 2026

Beauty of art in motion

After a stellar “Real Hidden Venice” tour with Sebastian’s in Venice, we were thrilled when we arrived at our meeting point for this tour and found him again. Guiding us for a second day, he was as engaging and knowledgeable about this nearby islands as he was about Venice proper. Our favorite had to be the beautiful art of glass making. A lifetime of work by master artisans who craft breathtaking pieces with ease and precision in ways that are difficult to comprehend without seeing them in action. Walking through the showroom is an immersive and enlightening experience in what in means to be a true master. They are very much painters of glass. We were all in awe. We continued on to Burano where we learned about the history of the colorful landscape and the almost lost art of lace making. By exposing ourselves to these generational trades, we felt closer to understanding the full depth of what it means to be Venetian, even today. We highly recommend this tour.

Venice Deluxe Tour

Mark_D, May 2026

The best - and worth every penny

Antonio is an excellent guide and provides an educational and fun tour. We learned a lot from his explanations of the history of the places we visited and the multiple paintings we looked at. We were surprised and happy that he also paid for drinks and snacks at a couple of stops and brought us to a glass blowing demonstration that was not on the original tour. He also is happy to provide local suggestions for restaurants and other places. Absolutely worth the money. I will use him as a guide when I come back.

Welcome to Venice Group Tour St. Mark's Basilica & Gondola Ride

Silvia_C, Apr 2026

VENECIA wait for me… l’ll back 😻😍🙏🏻👏🏼🔥

This is the best tour for everyone who come to Venecia because include the REAL GONDOLA, believe me the price por single ride is very expensive (around $110-150) but this TOUR offer amazing tour the guide explain details and very sweet, he show me how I can te water taxi for back to the station trains and he has the most beautiful spots and views, really you need this tour. Highly recomend

Eating Venice Food & Drinks Tour

HEIDI_L, Mar 2026

Great tour!

This was a wonderful food tour with Daniela! She did a fantastic job of showing us some places we never would’ve found on our own and telling us a lot about the history of Venice. The small group was very nice and made it easy to hear and enjoy everything. We always like to take a food tour on the first day we get to a city because it’s a great introduction to the area and this tour was particularly good!

Venice Food Tour with 6+ Tastings with Cicchetti, Spritz & More

Joe_w, Mar 2026

Marina is amazing and makes you feel like family

We had a great time exploring Venice with Marina on this food tour. It ended up being just the four of us on the tour, which made it feel very personal and relaxed. Marina was incredibly personable and friendly from the start—easy to talk to and genuinely passionate about sharing Venice with us. We stopped at several spots to try delicious cicchetti, spritz and wine and a few other dishes. Marina did a wonderful job explaining the local food, wine and culture while keeping the atmosphere light and enjoyable. Overall, it was a really memorable way to experience Venice beyond the usual tourist paths. A great mix of food, drinks, and local insight. We’d definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a more personal and authentic tasting tour. Marina was amazing and made us feel like family. Thank you for a great time!

Venice Islands: Murano Glass & Burano Colors-Guided Visit

Janna_G, Mar 2026

Beautiful tour! The boat...

Beautiful tour! The boat tour was perfect. The bakery is amazing. Loved the glassblowing demo and 50% at their shop. We also had time to stop for espresso in Murano and for Chicetti on the water in Burano. The tour guide Allegra gave a great suggestion about where to go. In March it was warm in the morning and then a bit cool on the water. Make sure you wear jackets on cooler days.

Venice 3,5 hrs tour: Doge's Palace, St Mark's and Hidden Gems

Donna_P, Oct 2025

St Marks /Doges Palace

Private tour with guide Giorgia History of Venice explained expertly enthusiastically by Giorgia This was the highlight of the entire stay in Venice St Meeks and Doges Palace were amazing . Having “skip the line “ access with a guide made for a pleasant non stressful time

Private Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica After Hours Night Tour

Jerry_R, Sep 2025

Outstanding!!

This by far is one of the best tours we have booked in our travels to Europe. Nico our tour guide made the experience that much more enjoyable. Extremely knowledgeable young man. Never felt rushed and took his time explaining all the little details that only a local would know. Thank you viator and more so Nico. Highly recommended.

Exclusive Private Venice Food Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings

Eric_G, Sep 2025

A Culinary Journey Through Venice’s Heart and History ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Our private food tour with Giacomo was an absolutely delightful blend of gastronomy and cultural immersion. Giacomo expertly guided us through various Venetian neighborhoods, using each carefully selected dish as a gateway to understanding the rich history and heritage of this remarkable city. The culinary experience was exceptional—from fresh, locally-sourced seafood that showcased Venice’s maritime traditions to delicate pastries that revealed the city’s artisanal craftsmanship. Each sip of wine and spritz was perfectly paired not just with the food, but with fascinating stories about the neighborhoods we explored. What elevated this tour beyond a simple food experience were the engaging conversations Giacomo facilitated about Venice’s evolution—its storied past, vibrant present, and promising future. His insights transformed each tasting into a meaningful cultural exchange, making the tour both highly informative and thoroughly enjoyable. Giacomo’s passion for his city and its culinary traditions was infectious, creating an atmosphere where learning about Venice felt as natural as savoring its incredible flavors. This tour offered the perfect combination of exceptional food, rich history, and genuine local perspective. We highly recommend this experience to anyone wanting to truly taste and understand Venice. We’re already planning our return visit and wouldn’t hesitate to book another tour with Giacomo to discover even more of Venice’s culinary treasures!

St. Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace Guided Tour with Gondola Ride

Joseph_C, Aug 2025

Informative and Engaging

Rita, our guide was informative and engaging. We began promptly, had ample time in the basilica, and were guided through carefully. We then went to the gondola for a nice ride through the canals. The tour ended where it began, which was very convenient, even though the listing said it would end far away.

Best of Venice Private Tour: St. Mark's Doge Palace Gondola Ride

jamie_s, Jul 2025

We had a wonderful tour...

We had a wonderful tour of St. Mark’s/Doge and walking through Venice that ended with a private gondola ride. Our guide Marie was amazing!! Extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Loved her sense of humor and she made it fun for our 15/11 year old kids!!! Marie went the extra step to make sure our private gondola ride was all set before she left us. Highly recommend this tour!